DALYAN GUIDE

 

 

 

 

Get around

 

 

 

See

 

 

 

The ancient city of Caunos lies here with its ruins dating back to the 3rd Century. The Dalyan channel through which water circulates between the Mediterranean and Koycegiz Lake winds its way down past the ancient Rock Tombs to the sea, via a small network of lakes and waterways. Through the rustling reed beds rising between 3 and 5 metres in height. With its mixture of fresh and salt water, these wetlands are now home to a vast number of fish and other water life, as well as the birds of many species which feed on them, species such as the Sparrow hawk, Crane, Kingfisher and Jay.

 

 

The Stork is also native to this area migrating here at the end of March to nest until the end of August. Dividing the delta is the Iztuzu sandbar stretching for 5 km east from the south of the channel. With fine crystal sand, shallow turquoise sea Iztuzu beach is the ideal seaside spot. Which can be reached by regular dolmus or boat service from Dalyan. This is also the beach where the endangered Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) and the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) have returned to lay their eggs since the beginning of time. The nesting time being from May till October.

 

 

 

·         The rock graves of Caunos

·         Iztuzu Beach, a 5 kilometre stretch of sandy beach.

·         Turtles

·         Take a mud bath

·         Sultaniye Thermal Spring

·         Köycegiz Lake

·         Panoramic views of the Dalyan Region from the radar station.

 

 

 

Do

 

 

 

Visit the mud baths which has a warm sulphur pool. A good outdoor spa.

 

 

 

Buy

 

 

 

Eat

 

 

 

There are many restaurants in which to try local Turkish cuisine, music bars and shops. Lamb meat is a famous Turkish food and also another one is Kebap. A traditional spirit called raki which is a classic Turkish beverage made from grapes and aniseed that has been distilled for centuries.

 

 

 

Drink

 

 

 

There are a couple of discos on the outskirts of the village so as not to disturb those of you that wish to retire early.

 

 

 

Sleep

 

 

 

Hotel Portakal Beautiful location at the end of the village on the Dalaman river. It's only a 10 minute walk into the village center.

 

 

Keysan Yunus Hotel, Gulpınar Mah. Dalyan (Kanal kıyısı), ☎ +90 252 2845120,. checkin: 14.00; checkout: 12.00. This delightful, intimate Keysan Yunus boutique hotel is set right on the riverside , with beautiful views to the forest and a backdrop of dramatic mountains in Dalyan. The Keysan Yunus boutique hotel has well-kept gardens with a variety of roses and other flowers, surrounding the patio area. You can relax on a hammock in the gardens or sunbathe around the pool with a refreshing drink from the bar.It is easy to while away the hours on the riverfront, just watching the boats as they sail back and forth, or relaxing with a book.The 23 air-conditioned rooms are bungalow style, built in a horse-shoe shape. Each ground floor room has a terrace balcony either looking towards the pool and river, or towards the gardens and mountains. 38,00GBP. 

 

 

 

Villa Gokbel,. Very atmospheric and charming.  

 

 

 

Hotel Caria, Maraş Mah. Yalı Sok. 9, ☎ +90 252 284-20-75 (+44-7727070469 for international calls, . Free wireless in the entire building.  

 

 

 

Villa Marseli, ☎ 00407879660067. Stunning Holiday Villa sleeps 8-10 Owned by an English couple  

 

Bahaus Resort, İztuzu Yolu 25, ☎ +90 252 284-50-50 . checkin: 13:30; checkout: 10:30. All rooms are air-conditioned and have en-suite. A swimming pool, jacuzzi, free wifi, outdoor gym salon, games area (billiard tables, table tennis, volleyball), library, bicycles are what the place offers. Has a flower garden complete with hammocks, sun loungers, and mountain views. On site organic garden provides fruits, vegetables, and eggs for the restaurant, which serves light snacks and a set dinner and there is also a barbecue area and outdoor bar. Double: €60-70/room, dorms: €12-18 pp; all including breakfast.  

 

 

Gul pansiyon, : Maras mah 10. sok dalyan mugla turkey (opposite of metin hotel), ☎ +902522842467,. checkout: 11:00. Family run budget hotel that has a terrace with beautiful views of rock tombs. Free wifi. Rooms are small but clean and tidy. 30 TL/pp in high season

 

 

 

Keep Connected

 

 

 

Phone

 

 

 

Post

 

 

 

PTT is the national post service. Services are generally moderately fast but quite reliable. Sending a standard letter or postcard costs €0.65 within Turkey and €0.80 (letters) or €0.85 (postcards) internationally. There is an extended price list on the PTT website. For sending packages one might also use international companies such as DHL and UPS and local companies such as Yurtici Kargo. Post offices bear the distinctive yellow PTT sign and are generally open between 9:00am to 12:00 noon and 1:30pm to 5:00pm from Monday to Friday.

 

 

 

 

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